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Resicast - Ford T
AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 05:39 AM UTC
Hi folks,

Made a start on the Ford T.

The front body and wings fit together well, just a little clean up required on the end of the wings so it mates nicely with the body. Also clean out the flash from the brake handle opening in the cab floor.



next the rear axle and suspension stays. A little clean up on the axle from the pour points and the stays are made from 0.75 rod that comes with the kit. The transmission shaft gets added at this stage.



Then onto the front axle and steering gear

















Looking at the new driver and the quilted kit seat I can see why he came with the seat molded on to his backside.





Cheers

Al

AlanL
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Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:38 PM UTC
With some paint on. Started work on the driver too.









Al
Grauwolf
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Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013 - 09:01 PM UTC
Excellent work...great little model...that was a fast build!

Cheers,
Joe
AlanL
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Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013 - 09:05 PM UTC
Hi Joe,

Many thanks. A few days holidays helped.. Still some stowage to add and maybe a Lewis gun.

Cheers

Al
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Posted: Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 01:16 PM UTC
Thats was fast .... 3 days including a figure??? It looks a simple little kit, but thats still some turn around. Planning on adding this to the drasine scene? Very cool little vehicle. I may just have to get this one ... and the driver!! Nice one mate.
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 10:56 PM UTC
Morning Frank,

Had some hols, so a bit of time to work on the kit. Here's some pics with the lights added and some stowage items in the back. Hope to get the drivers face finished today so he can be fixed in. Still a gas mask haversack to add and a strap to the water bottle, maybe be a bit of a tarp between the barrel and the packing case.

Wasn't sure about adding a Lewis Gun, might just leave it with the stand in place. Still needs weathering.

Some updates:









Yes, I had thought about combining it with the Draisine into a small dio. Hopefully this will spark me to get on with the Somme scene that's been sitting for quite some time.

Cheers

Al
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Posted: Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 11:47 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Morning Frank,

Had some hols, so a bit of time to work on the kit. Here's some pics with the lights added and some stowage items in the back. Hope to get the drivers face finished today so he can be fixed in. Still a gas mask haversack to add and a strap to the water bottle, maybe be a bit of a tarp between the barrel and the packing case.

Wasn't sure about adding a Lewis Gun, might just leave it with the stand in place. Still needs weathering.

Some updates:









Yes, I had thought about combining it with the Draisine into a small dio. Hopefully this will spark me to get on with the Somme scene that's been sitting for quite some time.

Cheers

Al

Looks like it went togeter a lot easier than the rpm kit of the same vehicle
AlanL
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Posted: Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 03:30 AM UTC
Hi Nick,

Thanks for dropping in. Haven't built the RMP kit so far.

About done for now. Driver added and some mud to dirty things up a bit.











Thanks to all who commented.

Cheers

AL
darreng
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Posted: Monday, September 16, 2013 - 07:16 AM UTC
I love it Alan.
AlanL
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Posted: Monday, September 16, 2013 - 04:26 PM UTC
Hi Darren,

Thanks for looking in and the comment.

Cheers

Al
165thspc
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Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 12:54 AM UTC
Great work! The base really makes this model shine!
AlanL
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Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 02:31 AM UTC
Hi Michael,

Many thanks, it's a temporary venue until it marries up with a more permanent home.

Cheers

Al
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 12:11 AM UTC
Nice work, Allan!!!
AlanL
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Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 10:28 AM UTC
Hi Christophe,

Many thanks

Al
AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 09:50 PM UTC
Hi folks,

This is the kit on a more suitable temporary base with the missing started handle added and a figure for interest.



Cheers

Al
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